Glory Pop Quiz 1. What is the name of perhaps the most famous regiment of black soldiers fighting in the Civil War? 2. Who was the white Colonel in charge of this group? 3-4. Who were 2 famous Abolitionists mentioned in the movie? 5-6. What are 2 things that happen to the men during training camp? 7. What did the Confederate Proclamation say? 8. What are 3 different weapons used in the movie Glory about the Civil War? 9. After the Battle of Ft. Wagner when the men are being buried many of them are missing what very important thing? 10. Write a short essay: The colonel in charge of this group gave his life for the cause of these men even though he did not have to (he could have chosen to remain behind being a colonel/high Ranking officer). Is there any cause you would give your life for? Explain 10B. Write a short essay: Do you feel the Men of this regiment achieved Glory through their efforts? Did they achieve what they wanted to with their lives?
Conflict Resolution Questions 1. Have you ever been in a Big Fight? N and S 2. Who was it with? Different parts of the Whole 3. What was it over? Causes? You better know by now 4. Who started it? Technically the S. attack on Ft. Sumter 5. How did it End? Was it resolved? How? 4-5 years blood shed, death, and eventually rebuilding 6. Do you still talk to the person/people you had the fight with Didn t have a choice had to, to heal the country Radical Approaches/ Moderate Approaches / Leftist Approaches
Reconstruction 1865-77 (the period after the Civil War Lincoln s Moderate View Wanted to get the States of the Confederacy back into the Union Quickly. Offered a Moderate Plan for Reconstruction- Confederate s would be able to ably for Readmission to the union after ten percent had had taken an oath of loyalty to the US The former State s Constitution s must prohibit slavery, but other than that they could regain their old status Lincoln was hoping this would be an attractive way to get confederate states back into the union (not prolonging the war) Unfortunately Lincoln is assassinated. 1865
The Radicals Leaders of the Radicals Sumner Slaves will have to work to gain their economic status. Stevens Wanted to divide up the land of the South, and give portions to slaves. Insisted on civil rights for former slaves. Later 14 th Amendment Black s should be given suffrage. Later 15 th Amendment The radicals never had the Majority of congress on their side but they fought hard for their beliefs.
The Wade Davis Bill The congress and president Lincoln had different views for Reconstruction President Lincoln and congress did not agree on a Reconstruction plan The Bill postponed Reconstruction until a Majority of white males in each of the confederate states had taken the loyalty oath. Blacks were also to be given equality under the law w/this bill Lincoln uses the Pocket Veto to kill the bill.
Congress and the President did work together on some issues Freedman s Bureau Protected freed slaves rights. And helped them. Get an Education Medical Care Lease Land 13th Amendment Abolished Slavery
Lincoln s Assassination John Wilkes Booth shooting Lincoln he will later be shot Civil War Ended April 9, 1865 5 Days later Lincoln is attending the play Our American Cousin at Ford s Theatre in Washington D.C. Where he is shot by John Wilkes Booth a pro-confederate actor who had spent the day drinking. Amazingly Booth jumped down from the balcony breaking both legs and managed to escape the federal cavalrymen for 2 weeks.
O Captain My Captain a poem by Walt Whitman O Captain my Captain! our fearful trip is done, The ship has weathered every rack, the prize we sought is won, The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring; But O heart! heart! heart! O the bleeding drops of red, Where on the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead. O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells; Rise up--for you the flag is flung for you the bugle trills, For you bouquets and ribboned wreaths for you the shores a-crowding, For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning; Here Captain! dear father! This arm beneath your head! It is some dream that on the deck, You've fallen cold and dead. My Captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still; My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will; The ship is anchored safe and sound, its voyage closed and done; From fearful trip the victor ship comes in with object won; Exult O shores, and ring O bells! But I, with mournful tread, Walk the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead.
Andrew Johnson Takes Over Lincoln s assassination was a blow to all (even Southerners, who were going to have a harder time coming back into the Union). Like Lincoln Johnson had been born into poverty and rose up in politics (he had never attended a day of school in his life). He had been governor of Tenn.. In 1861 when it succeeded from the Union, he was the only southerner to remain loyal to the union (Symbol of Southern Unionism)
Andrew Johnson Cont. He was picked to run with Lincoln in 1864, as a symbol that would help the succeeding states return to the Union. He did not believe the slaves had a part in Reconstruction. For the poor white farmer of the south.
Andrew Johnson Cont. While congress was not in session he put forth his plan for Reconstruction. May 1865 Pardon of all the Confederates except rich land owners who would have to apply for individual pardons ordered state conventions held in which the 13th Amendment had to be ratified, and new governors must be picked Scalawags white southerners who joined the republican party Carpetbaggers northerners who moved to the south to try to get involved in politics. Both Scalawags and Carpetbaggers were frowned on by actual southerners esp. the kkk.
Andrew Johnson and the Freed Slaves At the same time congress was out of session he ordered. That slaves should be kicked off the thousands of acres given to them by the Freedman s Bureau, and that they should go quietly back to their old masters and not get involved in these political matters. Imagine what congress will think when they come back!!!
Former Slaves demanded Many leave in search of Family, better jobs, and more freedom, some will form churches Some former slaves will testify to congress about what cruelties they had seen. This puts congress and the new president at odds. Freedom
Johnson s Reconstruction doesn t Work Southerners kept their old politicians. Treated the African Americans that were suppose to be free unfairly Both of these things irritated the Northern senators. southerners feared that the economy could never recover unless the slaves went back to work in the fields The Southern whites and politicians imposes the Black Codes in order to stay in control of the blacks
The Black Codes (the codes varied from state to state a little) Former Slaves could Own Property Marry Sue and be Sued in courts Former slaves could not testify against white people serve on a jury serve in a state militia vote Slaves who failed to stay employed from year to year would be found out each January and could be forced to work for a white person
Reconstruction Problems Congress comes back Dec. 1865 Johnson announces that he has completed reconstruction. Unhappy Northern congressmen disagree w/ his policies Not enough black rights rebels in control of the southern governments Lyman Trumbull Senator from Illinois 1866 Proposes 2 bills Civil Rights Act of 1866 (give blacks citizenship) 1st bill a president vetoed that his veto was overridden by congress. extend life of the Freedman s Bureau Bill passed congress, President Vetoed, did not pass
Johnson Vs. Congress Civil Right Act of 1866 led to the 14th Amendment Makes the Federal government and not the states the protector of peoples rights. The Southern states would have to ratify this to be allowed back in the union. Johnson did not agree with the 14th Amendment. Believed States should be protector of the people 1 st. On a speaking tour he made accusations that the radical republicans were going to kill him (there was no basis for this claim and Johnson lost a great deal of support).
Republicans win seats in congress After Johnson made his claim about the republicans he lost a great deal of support Republicans won many seats in congress and were able to pretty much control Reconstruction Reconstruction Acts Moderates and Radicals joined forces. 5 Military districts in the South the south must have both Blacks and Whites serving on the Constitutional Convention Former confederates were not allowed to be delegates 13 th - 14th Amendment had to be ratified
Johnson Impeached The Tenure of Office Act - was used to control Johnson The Trial of Andrew Johnson the act said he could not remove any of his cabinet or office holders w/out congresses consent. He tried to get rid of his secretary of war Edwin Stanton, congress voted to impeach him for this offense. He was impeached but managed to stay in office by 1 vote. He was not effective as president after this. Andrew Johnson Pres Clip
Reconstruction Pop 1 1. The time period from 1865-77, in which the U.S. is rebuilding after the Civil War, is referred to as the time period of? 2. What is 1 thing Lincoln wanted in his plan for reconstruction? 3. What is one thing the Northern Congress wanted in their plan for reconstruction? 4-6. What were 3 things the Freedman s Bureau did for freed slaves? 7. This person became president after Lincoln was assassinated? 8. These were established to help whites to stay in control of Blacks, especially down south. 9. According to the answer to #8 what was one thing a black person could do? 10. According to the answer to #8 what was one thing a black person could not do?
Sharecropping was a system that trapped former slaves in poverty because they lacked the money to purchase their own property. Owners of the property would charge high rates for tools and seeds and the sharecropper couldn t afford their own land. Reconstruction Successes Failures Black participation in government at local, state, and federal levels Economic hardship for freedmen resulting Political opportunities for poor Southern whites from sharecropping system Building of state-supported schools and hospitals End of discrimination in hotels and railroads Financing of Railroad construction Lack of widespread land redistribution Little economic prosperity An undiversified economy too dependent on cotton
The Restoration of White Supremacy in the South People Responsible for Restoring white power States where White Supremacy occurred Reasons why it occurred Actions that brought about restoration Opponents of Reconstruction, S. Democrats, Merchants, White Upper and middle class Farmers, Secret societies like the KKK Every state in the South Southerners could not accept former slaves voting, holding public office, and being equal under the law Terrorist Tactics Secret Societies Election Fraud Restoration Completed by 1877 KKK packet
The Road to Racial Equality Pre-Civil War Slavery Emancipation 1. Physical Freedom 2. Economic And Political Bondage For Blacks Before 1862 Civil War Emanc. Proc 13 th Amend Reconstruction 1865-77 1. 14th Amendment Equality/Civil Rts 2. 15th Amendment Voting Rts For Black Men 3. Advances toward true equality Restoration of White Supremacy 1. Loss of all rights gained during Reconstruction After 1877 until in some cases modern day Rebuilding The US after the Civil War is not unlike rebuilding Iraq today Some Clips if time Permits Iraq rebuild 1 Kurds 1 Iraq rebuilds 2 Kurds 2 There are some issues in Iraq and questions about where the money is going. Iraq issue 1 Education Iraq issue 1 Education 2 Iraq issue 2 Money and Fraud - Bloomberg 1950s/60s 20th Century Civil Rights Movement 1. Beginning of the long road Back to equality Update Civil War and Reconstruction Presidents
Reconstruction Pop 2 1. This Amendment makes the Federal government the protector of Civil Rights? 2-4.According to the Reconstruction Acts what were 3 things the Southern States would have to do to become part of the Union again? 5-8. Tell me 4 things about Andrew Johnson? 9. The breaking of the Tenure of Office act led to Andrew Johnson s? 10. In your opinion why was Andrew Johnson not the right person to be president at this time?